South Plantation's Collins rated nation's best 2013 RB by 247Sports

South Plantation running back Alex Collins is the nation’s No. 1 all-purpose back in the 2013 recruiting class, according to 247Sports.com.

The website awarded Collins, a 5-foot-11, 204-pound uncommitted senior, that distinction on Wednesday, moving him up No. 16 among overall prospects, ahead of two other prolific running backs – Yulee’s Derrick Henry (No. 21) and Glades Day’s Kelvin Taylor (No. 23). Collins is now regarded as a five-star recruit by 247Sports, which had rated him a four-star recruit and No. 37 overall.

The comment on 247Sports.com: concerning Collins’ rise:

Collins has been a big mover throughout the 2012 season, and that now includes being the top ranked running back in the class. The former Miami commitment has gained more than 20-pounds since his junior season, and retained the same speed, burst, acceleration and foot quickness in the hole as he did at 178-pounds. His ability to change gears, make people miss in space, and get small on contact along with his hands and ability out of the backfield make him not as explosive as any back in the class, but the best all-around back in the class. Florida State appears to be the team to beat at this point.

Collins is rated the nation’s 15th best running back by ESPN.com and 11th best by Rivals.com. His top college choices are Florida State, Wisconsin and Miami. Collins verbally committed to the Hurricanes, but then de-committed earlier this month.